Head of Project Management R&D Fiber Optic
HUBER+SUHNER AG
Key information
- Publication date:29 November 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Degersheimerstrasse 14, 9100 Herisau
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Your tasks
The main tasks to which you will devote your time are:
- Lead and mentor a team of five R&D project managers in Herisau, with potential expansion to Poland
- Oversee the full lifecycle of R&D projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, on-budget and high-quality results
- Implement standardized project management methodologies and tools to increase efficiency and consistency
- Main point of contact between cross-functional teams (Product Management, Design, Process Engineering) to align project goals and ensure smooth communication
- Manage resource allocation and project budgets
- Identify risks early, proactively address challenges, and create contingency plans to keep projects on track
- Foster innovation and a culture of continuous improvement focused on customer satisfaction
- Occasional global travel activities
Your profile
We are looking for a pragmatic, hands-on team player with a global mindset and the following profile:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of R&D leadership experience, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall); certification is a plus
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration in a matrix organization
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with a focus on efficient project goal achievement
- Innovative thinker with a passion for delivering high impact results
- Fluency in English and German is a must
Why HUBER+SUHNER?
We offer a challenging and interesting job in a dynamic environment. Future-oriented markets and a lot of freedom for your own initiatives, an attractive working environment in a company where customers are the focus of our activities and employees are the key to success await you.
Our benefits:
- 40-hour-week
- Free car park
- Voucher for half-fare card (public transport)
- Subsidy to fitness & swimming subscriptions
- Corporate restaurant offering variety and fair prices
- Own pension fund with different saving plans to choose from
Wir freuen uns, von Ihnen zu hören!
For further information please contact:
Barbara Neurauter
HR Business Partner
+41 71 353 4165
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HUBER+SUHNER AG